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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1925

Page

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Mrs Coolidge Almost Hit By State Policeman Motorcycle

Mrs Coolidge wife of the President narrowly avoided being struck by a state police motorcycle in Swampscott Massachusetts as four riders sped from a group. She saved herself by leaping aside and was uninjured. The sergeant said he was driving 15 to 18 mph and did not know it was Mrs Coolidge until alerted by Secret Service.

Associated Press Swampscott Mass White Couré Ios Preatent Coolidge Gambridge Cambridge Charles B. Cooley Cooley

America Will Withhold Aid If Europe Evades Peace

President Coolidge urges Europe to form and honor mutual security covenants, pledging moral US support only for truly aligned interests. He cites Washington's peace principles, warns that failure leads to perpetual servitude, and calls for international arbitration if disputes arise. The speech frames leadership by faith in treaties and cooperation over conflict.

United States President Coolidge Washington Cam America Old World

Santa Barbara Hit by Heavy Earthquake Early This Morning

Santa Barbara California reported a strong earthquake at 8 38 am lasting six seconds. The tremor, felt city wide, caused some building swaying though no damage was reported. Ventura 28 miles south of Santa Barbara also logged a light tremor at 8 08 am with no damage noted.

Santa Barbara Cal Ventura Lbs Teleone

Knee of Washington carpenter dies at 73

John C. Knee a Wardensville native and Washington carpenter died at his home at 8 30 pm after illness. Relatives plan funeral in Strasburg with services at the Methodist Episcopal Church South, Rev W H Ballengee officiating, interment in Strasburg Cemetery. Survived by widow Katharine Knee two daughters Pauline and Frances Knee two sons Maurice and John C Knee Jr five brothers H C Wardensville R L Moorefield D F Washington E L Strasburg EH W Knee Winchester and two sisters Mrs Lucy E Kline and Mrs Sadie McDowell Wardensville.

John C. Knee Wardensville W. Va Washington Strasburg Southern Railway Methodist Episcopal W. H. Ballengee Mr. Knee Katharine Knee Pauline Frances Knee Maurice H. C R. L Moorefield D. F

Guests at George Washington Hotel Named

Among the guests at the George Washington Hotel are Mr. W. M. Blackwell of St. Augustine Florida and Mr. W. H. Burkhart Jr of Richmond who is a Shenandoah Valley Academy graduate.

George Washington Hotel W. M. Blackwell St. Augustine, Fla W. H. Burkhart, Jr Richmond The Shenandoah Valley Academy

Moving Services Wanted In Two Weeks

Loads to and from Baltimore and Hagerstown Maryland Washington DC Covington Virginia and points en route. We operate the largest truck in this section of state and all loads are insured. Experienced men reasonable rates. Denton Sons Harrisonburg Virginia.

Baltimore Hagerstown Washington, D. C Covington

Rouss Fire Co Regular Meeting Friday Evening

Rouss Fire Company schedules its regular monthly meeting for Friday evening July 3 at 8 o'clock. Secretary Douglas Brown notes the session will cover business of importance.

Douglas Brown

Missionary Yard Party At Ridgeway Church Lawn

The Missionary Society of Rest Church will hold a yard party on the School House Lawn at Ridgeway on Wednesday July 8 1925. Proceeds will support church activities and community projects.

Washington speech urges peace with justice to revive Europe

The speaker argues that force has failed, and only peace with justice can restore Europe. He asserts no principle aligns with Washington’s teaching, no standard matches America’s spirit, and no path holds greater promise for world regeneration.

Europe Washington America

Asa D. Larrick 69 Dies After Illness in Hampshire WV

Asa D. Larrick retired fruit grower and farmer of Hampshire County West Virginia died at 8 30 this morning at his National Avenue home after a brief illness from paralysis He was born February 10 1856 at High View and was 69 He helped organize and directed the Western Frederick Bank Gore He leaves a widow Annie Mauzy and children Walter William Alice and Margaret with brothers and sisters The funeral Sunday at Timber Ridge Church with service by Rev J F Morgan and Rev Court ney Anderson Interment in Timber Ridge Cemetery Pallbearers from Western Frederick Bank officers and directors

Asa D. Larrick Hampshire County W. Va National Avenue Larrick Dune Hady Mr. Larrick Hampire County High View Winchester National Avenue Home Western Frederick Bank Gore Mr. Lok John Mariana Larrick Annie Mauzy Walter William Larrick Timber Ridge Alice Larrick Margaret Fletcher Martinsburg Thomas Lemuel Larrick D. L. Larrick Wine Edward Larrick Mulla James Johnson Lehew W.wie R.M. Johnson Winne Timber Ridge Church J. F. Morgan First Christian Church Courtney Anderson Concord

Smith Dies After Stroke in Harrisburg Exrailroad Official

Frank W. Smith aged about 55 a longtime Pennsylvania Railroad official and brother of Mrs Harmon Bell of Baltimore died at his Harrisburg home at 3 AM from complications of a stroke he suffered years ago He attended his nephew Harmon Bell Jr s Naval Academy graduation Smith a Greensburg native leaves a widow with no children Survived by relatives in Baltimore and Harrisburg formerly superintendent of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia divisions later a Harrisburg based special agent The late Mr Smiths father died last March

Frank W. Smith Pennsylvania Railroad Company Harmon Bell Baltimore Harrisburg Stewart Bell North Market Street United States Naval Academy Ensign Harmon Bell, Jr Smith Greensburg Pittsburgh Philadelphia Pennsylvanian Railroad

Opportunity to Save a Thousand Dollars in Building Association

Advertisement for joining a Building Association now forming. Five shares cost 130 dollars annually, payable monthly. Claims the plan offers the quickest path to a thousand dollars. From Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Investments. Public notice dated June 27 and July 3, 1930.

Hansbrough & Carter Insurance

Lawn Party July 4 at Stephens City High School

Community League hosts a lawn party to celebrate Independence Day at Stephens City High School. Activities include games, music, and refreshments, with 7-2-1p-2t indicating lineup details for participants or teams. Proceeds support local programs.

Stephens City High School

Notice to Advertisers and Subscribers Cancel Saturday Star

The Star will not publish on Saturday July 4 Independence Day. Advertisers must submit copy by Friday's issue, 6 29 10 51. The Evening Star instruction repeats this closing notice for readers and clients.

Star Evening Star

Walters Resigns From Richmond Church On October First

The Rev Dr William T Walters resigns as pastor of the First Christian Church of Richmond Virginia effective October 1 after arrival in the capital following the death of Mrs Walters mother The resignation was accepted by the church board at a Wednesday meeting with no reason or future plans disclosed Both he and Mrs Walters have been active in Richmond civic affairs

William T. Walters First Christian Church of Winchester First Christian Church Richmond Walters A. B. Richards

Coal for threshing offered for July delivery

Low priced coal for threshing available for July delivery. Contact G. O. Snapp at phone 414-1.

Funeral for John A Dorsey Held by Friendship Fire Co

Members of the Friendship Fire Co No 1 are requested to attend the engine house at 3 30 tomorrow afternoon for the funeral of late brother John A Dorsey.

Friendship Fire Co. No. 1 John A. Dorsey

Pay Now and Save the Discount Special July Rate

The Evening Star reports a July offer with a discount for prepaid subscriptions. The carrier rate is four dollars per year and mail in advance is three dollars. New subscribers pay the same rates.

Mrs Mary Barnes Taken for Fort Smith Interment

The body of Mrs Mary Yonley Barnes widow of Jude James Kent Barnes of Fort Smith Arkansas and aunt of Mrs Henry R Bryarly died at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore after myocarditis. She was moved to Fort Smith for interment beside her late husband as relatives travel from Winchester and New York where she had been ill at the Waldorf Astoria and later Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Mary Yonley Barnes Jude James Kent Barnes Fort Smith Ark Henry R. Bryarly Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore H. R. Bryarly Winchester New York

Funeral for Mrs Sarah Richards on Saturday in Shenandoah

The funeral for the late Mrs. Sarah Josephine Richards wife of A B Richards prominent fruit grower and Shenandoah Valley National Bank director will be held at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the family residence on the Cedar Creek grade. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Her six sons L Adolph H Austin Boyd R Alva C Nelson F and Roy W Richards will serve as pallbearers.

Sarah Josephine Richards A. B. Richards Shenandoah Valley National Bank Cedar Creek Mount Hebron L. Adolph H. Austin Boyd R Alva C Nelson F Roy W. Richards

Shenandoah Leaves Naval Air Station for Bar Harbor Flight

The Shenandoah dirigible departed the naval air station at 8:15 a m eastern standard time en route to Bar Harbor Maine. Under the command of Commander Lansdowne the ship set its course toward Providence Rhode Island.

Associated Press Lakehurst N. J Naval Air Station Bar Harbor Providence R. I Lansdowne

For sale Paige Broughan and two Jewett cars

Three new vehicles offered for sale including Paige Broughan and two Jewett models a sedan and a coupe. The listing notes a T. Russell gig on July 3rd at Tlwee with a reference to the sale date and location.

Paige Broughan Jewett T. Russell Tlwee

Stephens City faces Charles Town in July 4 baseball game

A baseball game is scheduled for July 4 at Stephens City with Stephens City hosting Charles Town at 10 a.m. The match is described as a 1 p 1 t contest, outlining the venue and kickoff time.

Stephens City Charles Town

Trustees Request Immediate Claims in Ashton Assignment

After A. Ashton assigned for creditors, creditors must present accounts to the trustee Robert T. Barton or Harry Athey at once. All persons owing Ashton are instructed to pay promptly. This notice directs prompt action by creditors and those indebted. The document is a public notice from the appointed trustee regarding the assignment for benefit of creditors.

A. Ashton O. A. Ashton Harry Athey Robert T. Barton

Subscriptions Discount Offer Highlights July Due Date

A notice urges readers to pay their subscription by July to retain discounted rates. New subscribers continue at the same rate, with no change to pricing for existing plan holders.

Colonial Hotel Reopens After Refurbishment

The Colonial Hotel at the corner of Piccadilly and Market streets has reopened after a complete refinishing and overhaul.

Piccadilly and Market Sts

For Rent Furnished Apartment in Desirable Location

Two month rental offer for a furnished apartment in a desirable location. Contact phone number 49-W for details and availability.

Tornado Rips a Wide Path Through Southern Shenandoah

Destructive tornado sweeps through Mt. Jackson area with homes unroofed and trees uprooted. Line of damage spans several miles, with reports of multiple property losses and scattered debris. No serious injuries confirmed as responders assess rural communities in the Shenandoah region.

Shenandoah Mt. Jackson

Tornado Ravages Shenandoah Valley Farmlands

A severe tornado struck the Shenandoah Valley causing extensive damage across farms in Meem's Bottom and surrounding areas. Silos and small buildings were crushed, hundreds of trees were uprooted, fields damaged, and a passenger train halted by fallen trees. No lives were reported lost yet as officials assess the extent of destruction.

Strathmore Estate Mount Airy Place Meem’s Bottom Gon School Biles Strathamore Mt. Airy Southern Railway Winchester Mt. Jackson Mount Jackson The Star

Empire Theatre to Install New Seats and Big Program

Empire Theatre will rearrange and enlarge seating to add capacity for patrons who have stood during shows. One thousand seats of the finest type will be installed in an attractive manner. Each seat will bear the engraved name of a regular patron as a tribute to liberal support of past motion picture productions and road show attractions at Winchester’s ground floor theatre over six years.

Empire Theatre Empire Winchester

Sarah Zane Boys Regular Meeting Notice

A regular meeting of Sarah Zane Boys is announced for Friday night July 3rd at 7 1 1 p m 31, with the secretary inviting attendance and stating you are wanted.

Sarah Zane

Rotary Kiwanis Baseball Game at Handley Stadium

A Monday afternoon game at Handley Stadium on July 6 features Rotary versus Kiwanis to raise funds for the Crippled Children's Fund. Admission is 50 cents, and spectators are invited to enjoy a good game while aiding crippled children’s health.

Rotary Kiwanis Handley Stadium Crippled Children’s Fund

July Rate in Effect for Subscriptions

The newspaper announces the July rate now in effect with costs set at 4.00 per year if paid in advance by carrier and 3.00 per year if paid in advance by mail. New subscribers also pay the same rates.

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